Week Calendar

We will have fun as we read, sing, and play together to build early literacy skills.   

Birth-11 months with parent or caregiver.

Stories, songs, fingerplays and fun all while building early literacy skills.

Join us for this interactive storytime. Be ready to sing, shake, and move!   

The library, in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association and Pathlights, is hosting an eight-week support group for those living with early stage dementia or MCI (mild cognitive impairment), and their care partners.

This meeting is for care partners of those attending the Early Memory Loss Support Group. If your care partner is registered you will automatically be registered for this concurrent meeting.

Start your weekend off right! Bring the family together for stories, songs, and fun!

Assist library staff with this youth program. Check youth description for program specifics. 

Celebrate the end of our Summer Reading Challenge and try your luck to make it through Gumdrop Mountain and Candy Cane Forest to Candy Castle. This is a drop-in event and no registration is required.

12-23 months with parent or caregiver.

Stories, songs, fingerplays and fun all while building early literacy skills.

Assist library staff with this youth program. Check youth description for program specifics. 

Designed for those caring for a loved one with dementia. Come to relax, share, learn, and connect with fellow caregivers and local experts. This program is exclusively for caregivers. 

Registration required. 

Drop in for a game of chess! All skill levels welcome. The library does not provide chess sets so bring one if you have it.

Layered Mandalas are a hot trend in the crafting world - they look AMAZING! The layers create a beautiful depth & a stunning finished project.

Family Event. EVERYBODY gets to make bubbles!  And who doesn’t love bubbles?  This is a fantastic, interactive activity that brings everyone together!

Join Us!

Get ready for a fit of giggles during this ridiculous word magnet game. The librarian will give you a silly prompt and you will have 60 seconds to use the word magnets in front of you to come up with a silly response to the question. 

Assist library staff with this youth program. Check youth description for program specifics. 

In this hands-on class, you'll learn how to use this graphic design program to create a variety of fun projects, both print and digital. 

Registration is required.

Let’s experience some of our beautiful Orland Park parks for a wonderful outdoor storytime. While you’re there, stop by our Little Free Libraries for your next read. Registration is appreciated, but not required.

It’s raining, it’s pouring...or maybe it isn’t! Either way, join us at the library for some fun indoor games. 

Grades 6-12. Join the warriors of Hyrule by creating your very own Legend of Zelda Master Swords! 

Discover the Japanese concept of Ichie Ichigo, the art of making the most of every moment, in this interactive session. Engage in mindfulness activities and learn practices to incorporate into your daily life.

Assist library staff with this youth program. Check youth description for program specifics. 

Learn how a plant-based diet can lower chronic disease risk and boost longevity. Discover the basics, what to avoid, and tips for success.

Read the book Rock, Paper, Scissors by Drew Daywalt and explore the sculptures made in New Mexico and Indiana and then of course try your hand at winning this fun game with a twist to the rules and a tournament winner! 

Join the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) for an informative session on electric vehicles (EVs). A CUB specialist will guide you through the EV Buyer’s Handbook, sharing tips and tricks to help you become a savvy EV shopper.

Assist library staff with this youth program. Check youth description for program specifics. 

Play the beloved and traditional Mexican picture bingo. 

In this introductory hands-on class, we will show you how to create, edit, and share spreadsheets in Google Sheets and how to create, edit, and share various forms using Google Forms.